Porch extensions in Salford: design, approvals and build
Our design and build teams take on porch extensions in Salford, from the first measured survey through planning and building control to the finished room.
- Guide price in SalfordFrom £3,800 inc VAT
- PlanningUsually permitted development under 3 m²
- Build time2–4 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsM2, M3, M5, M6, M7
Covering Salford
Site visits are available across Salford (M2, M3, M5, M6, M7, M17). Nearby, we also take on projects in Eccles (2 miles), Manchester (2 miles), Swinton (3 miles), Stretford (3 miles).
Across the North West, terraced houses with small rear yards suit compact rear and side return extensions, while suburban semis have room for more.
Guide prices for Salford
Prices below are for Salford, using the North West England factor of ×0.95. They are guide ranges including VAT for the build only, not a quote.
| Option | What it covers | Guide price |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Small brick or glazed porch, up to 3 m² | £3,800 – £6,200 |
| Standard | Brick porch with tiled roof and composite door | £5,700 – £9,050 |
| Premium | Larger porch with WC or oak frame and premium glazing | £8,550 – £14,250 |
For a figure based on your own dimensions, use our guide-price tool.
Will the council need to approve it?
In England a porch is usually permitted development if its ground floor area is no more than 3 m² measured externally, no part is over 3 m high, and no part is within 2 m of a boundary next to a road.
Homes in conservation areas, national parks, National Landscapes (formerly AONBs), the Broads and World Heritage Sites have tighter rules, so we always check the property's status and planning history before design starts.
If the work involves a shared wall, building on the boundary, or digging foundations within 3 m (sometimes 6 m) of a neighbour's building, the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 applies and notice must be served before work starts: two months for work to a party wall, one month for new walls on the boundary and for excavations.
Building regulations approval is separate from planning. In England you can use the council's building control team or a registered building control approver; a full plans application gets the drawings checked before work starts, and the inspector signs the work off with a completion certificate.
Applications are decided by the local planning authority (your district, borough or unitary council).
Included in a typical project
- Front door, glazing and electrics
- Planning check against the porch limits
- Design to suit the house style
- Brick, render or oak frame walls
What happens next
Site visits are free and there is no obligation. Where drawings are needed, the design stage is priced in writing before it starts.
Free site visit
We visit your Salford home, measure up, talk through what you want and check the planning position.
Design and approvals
We produce the drawings and structural design, and manage the approvals so they are in place before work starts.
Fixed written price
The price is fixed in writing once the design is settled, with a clear programme and payment stages.
Build and sign-off
The build is managed from start to finish, inspected at each stage and signed off on completion.
Questions people ask about porch extensions
Do I need building regulations approval in Salford?
Yes. Almost every extension needs it, whatever the planning route. We prepare the drawings and book the inspections.
Will my neighbours in Salford be involved?
If a planning application or prior approval is needed, the council notifies neighbours. If the work is on or near a shared boundary, party wall notices may also be needed.
Do you cover all of Salford?
Yes. We cover Salford and the surrounding parts of Greater Manchester. Site visits are free and there is no obligation.
How much does a porch cost?
Our guide range is about £3,800 to £14,250 including VAT, depending on size, materials and whether it includes a WC.
Do I need planning permission for a porch?
In England a porch is usually permitted development if its ground floor area is no more than 3 m² (measured externally), no part is higher than 3 m, and no part is within 2 m of a boundary next to a highway. Other nations have similar but separate rules.
Book a free site visit in Salford
We will measure up, check the planning position and give you honest guide figures.
- Free, no-obligation site visit
- Planning route checked before you spend on drawings
- Written price once the design is agreed
- Building control sign-off at the end
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Book a free site visit
Tell us a little about the project and we will arrange a time.